At least six individuals lost their lives in a road accident that took place in Subukia, Nakuru County on Tuesday night.
According to police reports, the incident involved a speeding cargo truck.
The truck, which was transporting timber, reportedly lost control and struck two individuals riding a boda boda, resulting in their deaths.
Subsequently, the vehicle veered off the road and collided with several pedestrians, bringing the total number of fatalities to six.
The deceased were transported to a local mortuary, where autopsies are pending.
Local residents have expressed concerns over the rising number of accidents on the Nakuru-Nyahururu highway in recent times.
They are urging the government to conduct a thorough investigation and implement necessary measures.
In response, Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo announced that there will be intensified traffic operations aimed at curbing reckless driving, overloaded vehicles, unlicensed public service vehicles, and other forms of road indiscipline.
“We have deployed additional traffic officers to ensure a smooth flow of traffic,” he stated.
